Hatters would need to pay for Seagulls defender Rea

Mike Simmonds

Luton Town will have to pay a fee if they want to sign Brighton & Hove Albion defender Glen Rea on a permanent basis this season.

Although it was thought the 21-year-old would be a free agent, the Seagulls have activated an option for an extra year on Rea’s contract, according to local paper The Argus, meaning should Hatters want to sign him, they will need a fork out a small sum.

Rea, who played 10 times for the Hatters, has also attracted the attentions of former club Southend United too, where he spent six months last season, but Shrimpers boss Phil Brown admitted to the Southend Echo, the move was an unlikely one.